stopover

American  

[stop-oh-ver] / ˈstɒpˌoʊ vər /

noun

1. a brief stop in the course of a journey, as to eat, sleep, or visit friends.

2. such a stop made with the privilege of proceeding later on the ticket originally issued.

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stopover British  

/ ˈstɒpˌəʊvə /

noun

1. a stopping place on a journey

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verb

1. (intr, adverb) to make a stopover

Etymology

Origin of stopover

First recorded in 1860–65; noun use of verb phrase stop over

Example Sentences

A week-long stopover is planned in southern Italy for "non-violence training."

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

European airlines have already responded to the crisis in the Middle East by changing their own schedules, and adding flights that avoid the need for a stopover in the Gulf.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

So Sauer’s claim that Murphy forced an unscheduled emergency stopover in Djibouti is just flat-out false.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

The authors report that the tracked eagles paused at many of the same lakes and rivers that a study in the 1980s had already identified as important stopover sites for Bald Eagles.

From Science Daily • Dec. 11, 2025

Sitting in our kitchen in Chicago on a Sunday evening when Barack was home for a one-night stopover, I’d let all my frustrations pour out.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama